Williams after Meeting Miqati: Dialogue between All Sides Only Way to Solve All Disputes

U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams stressed on Tuesday the importance of a new government meeting the expectations of all Lebanese.

He said after holding talks with Prime Minister-designate Najib Miqati that as the developments in the Arab world have demonstrated, dialogue between all sides in a country is the only way to solve all disputes and fulfill the political, social, and economic needs of the country.

The talks addressed the government formation process, as well as U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s upcoming report on the implementation of U.N. Security Council resolution 1701, which he is expected to submit to the Security Council at the end of the month.

On this note, Williams highlighted the importance of the new Lebanese government announcing its commitment to resolution 1701 and all of Lebanon’s international obligations.

Miqati also held talks with the Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Ahmed Bedewi.